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"Keith (Southend)G" writes:
I have a problem Houston!

I have a major problem with my main PC, which is fixable but don't
want to lose data.
Basically, it boots up as far as the 'start windows normally' screen
etc and won't go any further.
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1. Have you tried loading Windows in "Safe" mode?

2. Is it set in the BIOS to boot up from the hard drive? If so, do you
have a bootable CD or even floppy disk that you could try booting from?

If you can load Windows successfully, then you'll be in a much better
position to repair things or at least to copy essential files to
somewhere safe.
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John Hall
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